Voltage Research Laboratory Organic Modular Synthesizer

Voltage Research Laboratory by Pittsburgh Modular Mid-June Update was released. The collective of 266 backers (I am one of 14 backers from Germany) have to wait a little longer to get our hands on this Synthesizer.

Voltage Research Laboratory Design

Two new features have been added to the Voltage Lab! The random CV and gate shift register is much cooler now. The percent chance of change is now adjustable from 10% to 90% chance. The percent chance of random is also voltage controllable! This adds a new dimension to the pseudo-random evolving CV and gate patterns available from the random outputs. 

Voltage Research Laboratory Hardware

Pittsburgh Modular manufacturing partner WMD is in the process of manufacturing the production prototype units. These units are built to set up and test the manufacturing process before the full production run.

Voltage Research Laboratory Documentation

The Voltage Research Laboratory web page will be turned on later today. At this point, it is basically a clone of the Kickstarter page. Pittsburgh Modular is also working on the user manual. The manual is a big project and will take a bit of time but it should be an indispensable tool in getting the most out of the instrument.  They have called it the Voltage Research Laboratory Encyclopedia.

Voltage Research Laboratory Workshop

Everyone pitched in last week to clean and reorganize Pittsburgh Modular HQ in preparation for the upcoming build. Pittsburgh Modular also added a small demo studio area for podcasting and audio production that Richard will start taking advantage of next week.

Eurorack Studio Command Center

A centerpiece to any electronic composer and producer studio, the Structure 344 merges a classic form with robust power and deep, integrated synthesis tools. The 4 row, 344 hp desktop eurorack case features a custom Utility Bridge to handle a wide assortment of functions incorporating a preamp, mixer/splitter, dual voltage controlled signal buses, buffered, cascading attenuators, and more.

Structure 344 Enclosure details

• Four 86hp Rows
• 344hp Total Space Available
• Multi-Functional Integrated Audio and CV Utility Hub
• Edge to Edge, Through Wall Mounted Rails Reduce Gaps Between Modules and the Side of the Case
• Full Row Nut Strips
• Includes 160 Black (Size M3 6mm) Module Mounting Screws
• Beautifully Hand-Stained Hardwood

Structure 344 Utility Bridge details

• Soft Clipping Overdriveable Pre-Amp
• Fully Buffered 2 In – 4 Out Unity Gain Mixer/Splitter
• Dual Voltage Controlled Bus System with Each Bus Incorporating a 3 Channel Mixer with Offset, Inversion, Breakout Channels and More.
• 6 Assignable Bus Outputs.
• Bus Mixers Featuring And (mix) Output, Analog Or Output, And Inverted Mix Output
• Dual Fully Buffered Cascading Attenuators

Structure 344 Power details

• Up to 5 Amps of Clean, Filtered +12v Power
• 5 Amps of Clean, Filtered -12v Power
• Up to 3 Amps of Clean, Filtered +5v Power (see manual for detailed power breakdown)
• 79 Keyed 16 Pin Eurorack Power Headers
• Rear Mounted Power Switch with LED
• Fused Power Protection
• Universal IEC Power Connector
• 2 EMI Filters Protect All 3 Power Rails (+12v, +5v, -12v)
• Low Output Ripple & Noise
• UL & CE Approved, RoHS Compliant
• Over Load and Short Circuit Protection
• Line Regulation (Full Load): ≤0.5%
• Output Over Load Protection: 10%-150% Hiccup Mode with Auto-Recovery

Structure 344 Dimensions

• External Depth at Top: 4”
• External Depth at Base: 15.5”
• External Height: 19”
• External Width: 18”
• Maximum Internal Depth for Modules: 4”
• Empty Weight: 19.5 lbs